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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.66, 4,611.33 and 1,849.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.66, 4,611.33 and 1,849.59 is: 2,552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.66 : 4,611.33 = 1,849.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.66/4,611.33 = 1,849.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.66x = 4,611.33 × 1,849.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.66x = 8,529,069.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,529,069.85/3,341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.35

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